Experiential Learning Initiative

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Real Men Can Read

Dubois Middle School is looking to put the MEN back in MENTOR! They are looking for
young men that are willing to volunteer for 1 hour a week or month to read to a middle
school male.

I-BEAM

I-Beam is a branded elementary school initiative which seeks to provide long-term
mentoring and academic support to at-risk children in the East Cooper area schools.
Support for a community-wide mandate insures that all East Cooper school children
“learn to read so that they can read to learn.” An interning student with this organization
would aid in the creation and implementation of marketing materials to engage new
churches and schools into partnerships to benefit the elementary school students.
Additionally, the intern will produce the marketing materials to include videos. Potential
subjects include:

Orientation session for mentors

Example mentoring sessions

Testimonials from Mentors, Students, Teachers, and the Library Professionals

Historical narrative of I-Beam founders

Steps to establish a new church-school pair

The precise combination of activities of the Fall intern will be refined as the semester
unfolds, within the limitation of the internship’s 114 hours.

Buc News

Buc News is an entity of Marketing and Communication, CSU’s marketing department.
They are currently looking for students that are highly motivated and interested in
participating in an internship! There are 3 internships positions available:

BUC News Crew (2 positions)

Graphic Design (1 position)

For more information, please contact Marketing and Communication or stop into Strom
Thurmond, second floor, Marketing and Communication room 223.

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

M.B. Kahn Construction Co.

M.B. Kahn are looking for math, science, or graphic design students to participate
in an internship geared towards aiding in the construction of 5 new county libraries
here in Charleston!

Medical University of South Carolina

Are you interested in getting hands-on experience school- or community-based research
in psychology with children and adolescents? If so, then you might be interested
in an experiential learning opportunity in the Division of Global and Community Health
within Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. This exciting opportunity
enables students to gain hands-on exposure to a broad array of aspects of the research
process in school- and community-based psychological research. Hands-on experiences
include conducting research assessments in schools; meeting with adolescents and their
parents, either online, at their homes, and elsewhere in the community for research
recruitment and data collection; performing office and other administrative tasks;
and performing other related duties. Opportunities exist to be involved to varying
degrees on several studies, including

GEMS, a study of self-regulation, disruptive behavior, and substance use among middle
school girls

PASS, a study of school mental health, school climate, and behavior among elementary
school students

CHAPTER, a study of experiences with racial discrimination in African American families

Healthy Children, a study of school climate, bullying victimization and perpetration,
disruptive behavior, and substance use among urban middle school students

Candidates must be comfortable working with racially diverse families. Some research
experiences require the use of a personal vehicle. Interested candidates should forward cover letters and resumes to Dr. Colleen Halliday-Boykins
at hallidca@musc.edu.

Charleston Shucker Company

Charleston Shucker Company is seeking a student interested in Marketing, Sales, Advertising
and Communication. The individual hired for this position will need strong critical
thinking skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of
web and social media. We are looking for someone with great ideas and the drive to
learn and grow. For information about the Charleston Shucker Company please visit
www.charlestonshuckerco.com. If you are interested in an internship with this company, please email Lindsey Ballenger or call
(843) 819-9070.

Summerville DREAM Inc.

The purpose of this position is to provide support for all aspects of Summerville
DREAM, Inc. (DREAM) communications, thereby assisting the Executive Director and Board
of Directors in achieving the organization’s mission to promote the positive image
and development of the historic downtown district of Summerville, South Carolina.
Summerville DREAM is currently looking for communication and graphic design students.

Eye Candy Cosmetics

Eye Candy Cosmetics is a growing cosmetic company in search of a Digital Marketing
Intern to help them continue to grow our social media presence. Our motto is “We Take
You From Bland To Glam!” And we do this by offering unique cosmetic products! If you’re
interested in learning more about this internship opportunity, please contact T.J.
Cheeks at GlamorousEyeCandy@gmail.com.

ATLAS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Great opportunity with flexible dates and hours for students who are motivated, want
exposure to a broad range of technologies and are eager to learn new technologies
and programming languages. Specific tasking will include, assisting current staff
in building solutions to automate business processes, application development and
the customization of software. Additional responsibilities may include other development
related tasks, assisting our staff with the maintenance of enterprise system and Tier
1 support.

List all other requirements (minimum student year, applicable majors, software/hardware
experience, etc.): Year: Sophomore and above preferred Major/Field of Study: Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field. Desired
Experience: Some software development/coding in at least one modern programming language
such as C, C++, C#, or Java. Knowledge of the following is beneficial: SQL, JavaScript/JQuery,
PHP, and Perl.

CENTURUM, INC.

Across multiple projects we have the need for research and development of software
solutions. We are anticipating the use of Java to manipulate database tables. We
also have the need to research options for infrastructure migration from a physical
machine to either a data center or a cloud environment. We have inherited some power
shell scripts to automate the buildup of virtual machines to automate the work performed
by software integrators and need assistance testing the completeness of the scripts.

List all other requirements (minimum student year, applicable majors, software/hardware
experience, etc.): Seeing a student in their Junior Year studying Computer Engineering
or Computer Science with some 3GL software development classes (C/C++/Java).

GEOCENT

Detailed description of position: We have a web-based interview management application
that streamlines interview preparation, execution, and evaluation. We will need the
Developer to complete the web-based Interview Question Management System (IQMS).
The Developer will be required to enhance the UI, client and server side functionality.

List all other requirements (minimum student year, applicable majors, software/hardware
experience, etc.): At a minimum, the candidate should be familiar with HTML, CSS,
and JavaScript. The ideal candidate would be pursuing a degree in Computer Science
or a related field, has experience writing full stack web applications, and is familiar
with ExpressJS, Bootstrap, PostgreSQL, JSON, ExpressJS, and Firebase.

GEODESICX

Detailed description of position: • Work directly with the Geodesicx Program Manager,
project managers and support staff, supporting multiple Prime Contractor and Subcontractor
projects.

Introduction into the planning, scheduling, managing and monitoring projects through
their life cycle., • Understand the importance and maintenance of formalized
project management documentation (e.g., project plans, financial tracking)., • Streamline
systems for data collection and reporting, compile statistics and data for projects
and turn data into actionable intelligence for Program and Project Managers., •Manage
delivery schedule and milestones for CDRL delivery across the Division Operation.,
•Analyze business and technical processes to formulate and develop new and modified
business information processing systems (e.g., business system workflows and dashboards),
• Work with team members to provide technical guidance related to business implications
of the implementation of various systems to the Operation., • Support Program and
Project Managers and respective teams to implement organizational processes and best
practices., • Maintain Division process asset library for process definitions, templates
and document samples., • Support business development activities.

KBRwyle TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

KBRwyle Technology Solutions would like to host a Cybersecurity intern to perform
as an Ethical Hacker by conducting penetration testing in our Cybersecurity Lab, located
on our premises at 5935 Rivers Ave, Suite 100, North Charleston, SC 29406. The intern’s
primary goal is to focus on using current cybersecurity tools and techniques to discover
vulnerabilities on our corporate network that could be exploited by a nefarious actor
and to inform KBRwyle of those vulnerabilities along with recommended fixes/mitigations.
This will be done in a Penetration Test Report that will assess potential impacts
to the organization and suggest countermeasures to reduce risk. The intern will also
be assigned the task of fixing the vulnerabilities as time allows. The students will
work under the guidance and supervision of a KBRwyle lead analyst/engineer who will
be able to provide the DC Association with a full report of their performance. Our
goal is to provide an outreach into the college community and give a talented computer
science student hands on experience in a corporate environment. With threats to global
cybersecurity never out of the news, we especially hope to increase local academic
awareness of growing career opportunities in the Information Security field for those
with skills required to perform successfully as an Ethical Hacker.

List all other requirements (minimum student year, applicable majors, software/hardware
experience, etc.): The student should be a rising senior or a senior completing a
BS degree in Computer Science or Engineering. It is strongly desired that the intern
have experience programming in Python and also another language such as JavaScript
and C/C++. The student should demonstrate an interest in cybersecurity through having
completed related coursework and/or extracurricular activities. Dean, or department
head, Experience with CATIA, SolidWorks, SolidEdge or NX (Unigraphics) is a plus.

List all other requirements (minimum student year, applicable majors, software/hardware
experience, etc.): Completed first year toward a degree in Mechanical Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Aeronautical Engineering, Must be enrolled in
a degree program, Must have completed a course in mechanical drafting, Letter of recommendation
from college advisor, dean, or department head, Experience with CATIA, SolidWorks,
SolidEdge or NX (Unigraphics) is a plus.

LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING, INC.

The two key areas of focus for the Cybersecurity/Systems Administrator intern include
Technology and Process Improvement. The intern will assist the Lab Manager with daily
tasks and be part of a team to help improve current business processes. This internship
provides a learning environment rich with resources and experience. From the technology
side, LCE’s Internship Program provides qualified applicants the potential to learn
about the following technologies: Virtualization (VMWare ESX6i Server), Operating
Systems (Linux, Windows 2003/2008), Database Technologies (MS SQL 2005/2008, MySQL),
Web development/management (internet Information Server, Apache), Information Security
(Industry Standards, DoD Standards, Security+), Networking (Cisco, Endian).

List all other requirements (minimum student year, applicable majors, software/hardware
experience, etc.): Candidates should have a basic understanding of computers and operating
systems. They should be enrolled in a College or University pursuing a technical degree.

MERCOM CORPORATION

Detailed description of position: Candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside
Mercom’s IT team with exposure to networking, business applications, database, and
procurement. The candidate will have the opportunity to diagnose, troubleshoot, and
resolve hardware, software, or other system problems. Assist with projects that follow
a typical systems development life cycle including testing and implementation. Daily
tasks might include user and equipment setup in an Active Directory environment.

List all other requirements (minimum student year, applicable majors, software/hardware
experience, etc.): Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or
related field. Must live near Pawleys Island, SC area or be willing to commute. Seeking
a candidate with a terrific attitude who can work well with a team as well as independently.
Position requires strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate with
end users and manage priorities. Candidate must have completed two years of coursework
(entering Junior or Senior year of undergraduate studies).

MILLER WILSON CONSULTING

Become familiar with and use Collaborative Lifecycle Management tools across all supported
projects. Observe and assist with requirements, engineering, design, and testing efforts
of command and control hardware and software. Will be exposed to all facets of the
business supporting DoD efforts with an emphasis on solving real business problems.
Involvement with Charleston metro defense industry events during the internship period.
Option to gain technical certifications.

List all other requirements (minimum student year, applicable majors, software/hardware
experience, etc.): All applicants welcome. Technical major preferred. Experience
is valued; however, it is more valuable that the applicant is inquisitive and intellectually
curious. An analytical emphasis is a good fit. Minimum junior.

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION

Detailed description of position: Under direct supervision, the intern will apply
standard engineering and/or computer science techniques, principles, theories, and
concepts at a level familiar to first or second year college students. The intern
will assist in the research, analysis, compilation, design, development and/or test
of computing, communications, cyber security, or intelligence systems in support of
customer requirements in one or more engineering disciplines.

List all other requirements (minimum student year, applicable majors, software/hardware
experience, etc.): This job requires the candidate to be actively pursuing a Bachelor’s
degree in a relevant technical discipline, preferably electrical engineering, information
systems, cyber security, or computer science. Some software engineering/programming
experience is desired. The job’s occupational field requires the application of complex,
technical professional disciplines and the application of related concepts, practices,
and methods. The intern is expected to participate as part of a team and should exhibit
proficiency in verbal and written communication.

UEC ELECTRONICS

Detailed description of position: The intern will work within a group of several
disciplines of seasoned engineers (electrical, mechanical, software, controls, and
human factors) primarily supporting the program’s systems engineer. Responsibilities
will include documenting requirements traceability for product design, research of
available technologies to include gaps in technologies available commercially, and
technical writing.

List all other requirements (minimum student year, applicable majors, software/hardware
experience, etc.): Rising Junior in any Engineering Discipline is acceptable. Prefer
Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or General Engineering. Attention
to detail, systematic approach to problem solving and ability to work on a dynamic
team is a must.

The Shipyard Park

Shipyard Park is a new waterfront sports and events complex opening in Charleston,
SC in the summer of 2017. Our company will be on the cutting edge of sports training,
tournaments, and clinics along with a wide variety of events such as concerts, weddings,
and festivals. The Shipyard Park’s number one goal is service.

For the Marketing Internship we are looking for a dynamic individual that is capable
and willing to work in a team atmosphere. The intern will assist with the overall
daily activities, marketing strategies, office management, and organization of the
calendar for 10-20 hours a week. For the Sport Management Internship we are looking
for someone to execute the daily operations, schedule teams, practices, and training
events at The Shipyard Park.